District Council launches another round of the Business Support Programme
Posted on: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Business owners across Newark and Sherwood can receive support and advice on how to grow their businesses by taking part in the District Council’s Business Support Programme. Delivered in partnership with The Consulting Room, the Programme will take place over 16 weeks and will provide business owners with knowledge and support on how to grow their business.
The Programme is aimed at those in their first five years of trading. It will guide them through how to create an actionable, strategic plan focused on delivering business growth.
Eligible business owners who participate in the Programme will receive 24 hours of direct support from two experienced business mentors, peer support from fellow entrepreneurs in group sessions and a network of like-minded business owners. Additionally, they will have weekly actions to take away from sessions to move their business forward and 1:2:1 coaching focused directly on their business.
The eight group sessions will commence in March 2024 and are supplemented with eight one-hour 1:2:1 coaching sessions, taking business owners through a structured programme to create a strategic plan for business success.
Key topics covered include finance and cash flow, building value in your business, marketing, essential systems and IT, business networking, sales and understanding customers, creative thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Places are limited to 12. To apply for your place, please contact Michael Hardy on 07770 346384 or michael@the-consulting-room.co.uk by Friday 23rd February. Details of when and where the sessions will occur will be given upon successful entry into the Programme.
The Business Support Programme is just the latest way the District Council are supporting local businesses with a range of events, initiatives and support clinics where businesses can listen to expert advice and receive practical tips directly related to their business. More information about upcoming events can be found on the Invest Newark and Sherwood website here: www.investnewarksherwood.co.uk
Councillor Matthew Spoors, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Economic Development at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I am really pleased we can deliver a third round of the Business Support Programme with our partners The Consulting Room. Over 16 weeks, the Programme will give business owners across the district practical advice, tips and tricks that they can utilise in their everyday operations to help them flourish and grow. With a range of topics that will be covered during the Programme will give business owners a robust understanding of how they can make their ideas and plans into an actuality.
“If you are a business owner and in your first five years of trading, please consider applying to join the Programme – places are limited, so book your space soon!”
Michael Hardy, The Consulting Room, said: “Newark and Sherwood District Council have been proactive in supporting local businesses for many years and early stage / start-ups over the last 4 years. We are delighted that we can work with the Economic Growth team on this latest project and believe it will bring employment opportunities & value to the district’s community.”